Lion of the Desert (1981)
Overview : This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.
Release Date : April 17, 1981
Runtime : 173m
Companies : Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions
Countries : Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America
Keywords : guerrilla warfare, libya, italy, resistance, world war ii, based on true story, benito mussolini